Lake Michigan

[ghost]

Hi all from Leesburg, Va. Has anyone ever gone digging on the beaches of Lake Michigan by Wilmette, Ill.? I am going there in two weeks and debating whether to take my detector or not. My sib lives about a 20 minute walk from the beaches I think. Thanks.

 

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[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

I've never been up north there, but I'm sure its similar to downtown Chicago. Well its going to be Collldddd! The winds will whip up off the lake, wear lots of layers, and watch out for rogue waves that could take you by surprise and wet your feet/legs. That would be a long walk back with wet feet. The sand should be pretty easy to dig in with a scoop. I use a 150, never found gold, but have found lots of change. Might be pretty hunted out with not a lot of people going to the beaches recently, but you never know what the lake will spit out. If anything its a good excuse to get away from the family for a break for a few hours. : )

 

[krymesolvr93]

Don't worry henry, I own a Garrett Ace 250 and found no gold either. But I don't plan on giving up easy. Wishing you and everyone best of luck!

 

[63bkpkr]

There is always a possibility of finding something though I'm glad to see you've already been told to prepare for cold weather, wind and waves. You might also ask around about any problems with the locals including the police should you go out cleaning up trash at the beach. Last time I was in Lake Michigan was in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the beach was nothing but rocks though nothing larger than 3" across, they were all well polished and the water itself in Summer was quite lacking any warmth! Have fun!!...........................63bkpkr